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The Boatbuilding History at Kingman Yacht Center

We’ve talked with the old-timers and pored through history books and periodicals to learn the real story of boatbuilding on Red Brook Harbor, much of it dating back into the 1800's. But when it comes to Kingman it’s somewhat confusing. Here’s what we’ve got: Our boatyard’s founder, T. Barry Kingman,... Continue reading

February

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Favorite Destinations

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It’s Time to Make Your Summertime Cruising Reservations

It should come as no surprise that many of our area's most popular harbors are chock-a-block full most weekends during the height of the boating season. Transient slips seem never to be available unless you arrive at inconvenient times, and moorings fill up on a first-come, first-served basis. It may... Continue reading

November

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Favorite Destinations

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A (Somewhat) Brief History of Bassetts Island

Boaters on upper Buzzards Bay have enjoyed afternoon stops on Bassetts Island as summer traditions for generations. But how much do you really know about Bassetts? We came across a rather exhaustive article by Ellen J. O'Flaherty in the Fall 2014 edition of Post Scripts and thought we'd share some... Continue reading

August

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Recollections of a Disaster. 63 Years Ago, Hurricane Carol. August 31, 1954.

Former Kingman Marina owner Thomas “Todd” Kingman recently recounted his memories of living through the epic hurricane Carol as a young man. His chilling recollections are excerpted below. “Hurricane Carol hit Cape Cod with 155 mph+ winds. Our anemometer blew away when a gust stuck the needle at 176. Looking... Continue reading

August

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Tips on Preparing Your Boat to Weather a Storm

The North Atlantic hurricane season is in full swing and things are getting interesting in the tropics. Now would be a good time to refresh our memories about storm preparation. In our experience, a boat’s success in weathering a storm is dependent 50% upon luck, and 50% upon the skipper’s... Continue reading

June

Scott Zeien

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Our Favorite Destinations: Red Brook Harbor

Red Brook Harbor, in the town of Bourne on Cape Cod, is the perfect place for transients to rest up before or after transiting the Cape Cod Canal, as well as a good spot to hit the beach or grab a bite to eat at the famous Chart Room restaurant... Continue reading

September

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Going to the Boat Show? Here are Some Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Visit.

Thanks to our friends at Boston Yacht Sales for contributing some good ideas! DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU GO TO THE SHOW. The major boat shows all have an official web page complete with everything you need to know about arrival, directions, parking, exhibitor lists and more. Here’s the link... Continue reading

August

Scott Zeien

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We Need Your Help! Please Ask the U.S. Coast Guard Not to Remove an Important Channel Marker in Red Brook Harbor!

In an apparent move to save money, the U.S. Coast Guard is considering the removal of Red Nun #6 in the south channel approach to Red Brook Harbor. They have posted the following in the Week 33/15 Local Notice to Mariners: The U.S. Coast Guard is considering making the following... Continue reading

January

Scott Zeien

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5 Tips for Winter Seal Watching on Buzzards Bay

This post was written by Commonwealth Corps Environmental Educator Brendan Buckless and shared from the Buzzards Bay Coalition Blog. During the colder months of the year, Buzzards Bay hosts some beautiful and wild guests from the north – seals. These playful mammals are delightful to see lounging on rocks and... Continue reading

June

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THE KINGMAN COMMUNITY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! PLEASE HELP US TO HELP OUR LOCAL COAST GUARD SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN!

“As a lifelong boater, I can’t think of anything more frightening than being far away from shore in a disabled boat. I hope you’re never faced with an emergency on the water, but if you are I can guarantee you’ll never forget the relief you feel the moment you see... Continue reading

Red Brook Harbor

The Boatbuilding History at Kingman Yacht Center

It’s Time to Make Your Summertime Cruising Reservations

A (Somewhat) Brief History of Bassetts Island

Recollections of a Disaster. 63 Years Ago, Hurricane Carol. August 31, 1954.

Tips on Preparing Your Boat to Weather a Storm

Our Favorite Destinations: Red Brook Harbor

Going to the Boat Show? Here are Some Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Visit.

We Need Your Help! Please Ask the U.S. Coast Guard Not to Remove an Important Channel Marker in Red Brook Harbor!

5 Tips for Winter Seal Watching on Buzzards Bay

THE KINGMAN COMMUNITY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! PLEASE HELP US TO HELP OUR LOCAL COAST GUARD SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN!

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